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Speciality Networks | MH-SIP Reducing Restrictive Practice | Royal College of Psychiatrists

and Autism (LD&Autism) Network Lead: Ursula Clarke (Temporary) Dates of network meetings

2014-2016 College Reports | Royal College of Psychiatrists

) (PDF) CR191: Good practice in the management of autism (including Asperger syndrome) in adults (Sep

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RCPsych urges Government to ensure that racial inequalities are addressed in the Mental Health Act

criteria of patients with learning disability/autism. However, even with the addition of extra

RCPsych Royal Honours Announcement

, For services to Autism Awareness. Mrs Barbara Woodward Carlton, Chair, University of Bradford

Record 4.3 million referrals to specialist mental health services in 2021

appointments attended across mental health, learning disability and autism services compared

PQN Special Interest event: Diverse Motherhood Day

then led a brilliant session around caring for a mother with Autism in perinatal services. The session

Life as a neurodivergent psychiatrist

, including autism, dyspraxia and dyslexia, just after starting primary school. and I like to describe

RCPsych calls for an end to children’s eating disorders crisis

Child and adolescent eating disorder services have never achieved NHS waiting time targets, and are not able to meet significant demand, according to analysis by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Psychiatrists can identify and address many of the root causes of eating disorders, including neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD. However, a current lack of capacity prevents this from happening. Due to a lack of resources, even children who meet the threshold for specialist